Chris LaCivita, a senior campaign adviser for Trump 2024, says Vance's comments about "childless cat ladies" have been "blatantly taken out of context" and that the campaign is not against "childless women."
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has urged former President Donald Trump to replace Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) as his running mate, calling Vance an "incredibly bad choice." Schumer's comments come after Vance faced criticism for disparaging "childless cat ladies" in the Democratic Party during a 2021 interview.
Trump 2024 senior campaign adviser Chris LaCivita has defended Vance's comments, saying they have been "blatantly taken out of context." LaCivita added that the Trump-Vance campaign is not against "childless women," as the liberal media has suggested.
JD Vance's 'Childless Cat Ladies' Backlash: Trump Adviser Defends Comments
Vance's comments, which specifically called out Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), have drawn criticism from Democrats. The Harris campaign has attempted to counter Vance's messaging, claiming that he would be "loyal only to Trump" and a "rubber stamp for [Trump's] extreme agenda."
In response to the criticism, Vance defended his loyalty to the country, saying he served in the Marine Corps in Iraq and built a business. He also questioned Harris's accomplishments, saying she has done "nothing" to raise questions about his loyalty.
JD Vance's 'Childless Cat Ladies' Backlash: Trump Adviser Defends Comments
Schumer has praised Democrats' efforts to address border security, saying they have "put together the toughest border policy that would have stopped the flow from the border that we've seen in a very long time." However, he claimed that Trump wants chaos at the border so he can run on it during the election.
Trump's mother-in-law, Vanessa Trump, has also spoken out in support of Vance, saying she believes he is "a great choice" for vice president. She said she has known Vance for a long time and that he is "a good man" who "loves his country."
JD Vance's 'Childless Cat Ladies' Backlash: Trump Adviser Defends Comments
The Vance-Harris race is expected to be a competitive one, with both candidates receiving strong support from their respective parties. The outcome of the race could have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election.
In addition to his comments about "childless cat ladies," Vance has also been criticized for his support of Trump's policies and his own extreme views. His opponents have accused him of being a "Trump sycophant" and an "extremist."
JD Vance's 'Childless Cat Ladies' Backlash: Trump Adviser Defends Comments
Vance has defended his record, saying he is "not a crazy person" and that he is "a conservative who believes in the Constitution." He has also said that he is "not afraid to stand up for what he believes in."
The Vance-Harris race is expected to be one of the most closely watched races in the country. The outcome of the race could have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election and the future of the Republican Party.
